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NV53 UJM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Stockton, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 75,637 miles on the clock, averaging 5,523 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for NV53 UJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,523

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,290
Average per year5,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NV53 UJM 17k31k46k61k76k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage69,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage64,492 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage53,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage45,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage33,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage28,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage25,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage22,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage19,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage16,572 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NV53 UJM

What car is NV53 UJM?

NV53 UJM is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.

What is the mileage of NV53 UJM?

The last recorded mileage for NV53 UJM was 75,637 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV53 UJM passed its MOT?

NV53 UJM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2017.

Is NV53 UJM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV53 UJM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NV53 UJM?

NV53 UJM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.